Very Very Special: Laxman's best innings

VVS Laxman announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect on Saturday. The middle-order batsman will be cherished as one of India's best ever with close to 9,000 runs, an enchanting style of play and a never-say-die attitude. Laxman crafted a number of memorable innings to either put the Indian team in the driver's seat, or allow it to mount a great escape from situations of certain doom. Here are some of his best knocks.